Background
Wooten, Robert E. was born on February 17, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of John and Flora (Waits) Wooten.
Wooten, Robert E. was born on February 17, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of John and Flora (Waits) Wooten.
Bachelor of Music, Chicago Conservatory Music, 1956. Master in Music Education, Roosevelt University, 1968. Doctor in Music Education, Virginia Seminary & College, 1983.
Minister music Beth Eden Baptist Church, Chicago, from 1941. Founder, director Wooten Choral Ensemble, from 1949. Director music Greater Harvest Baptist Church, 1950-1986.
Music department chair Parker High School, Chicago, 1957-1962. Staff assistant, Chicago Public Schools 1962-1975, district administrator, 1976-1995.
Member American Choral Directors, Music Educators National Conference, National Association Study Performances of African American Music.
Married Frances Louise Carter, August 26, 1956. Children: Robert Junior, Carol Lynne, John D.